Alaska Center for Dermatology

What Alaska Center for Dermatology does

Alaska Center for Dermatology is a private, physician-led dermatology practice headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, founded in 2003 by Dr. Peter Ehrnstrom. The practice operates as a partner practice under United Derm Partners and serves patients across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology needs from a single modern facility at 188 W Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 800. Its clinical team comprises four board-certified dermatologists (Ehrnstrom, Moreland, Michener, Austad) - two of whom are also fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons - alongside three certified physician assistants spanning medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The practice is structured around three service lines: medical dermatology (treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, melanoma, and other conditions), skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery (with an on-site CLIA-certified laboratory enabling immediate microscopic tissue examination), and cosmetic dermatology (BOTOX Cosmetic, Cutera excel V and AcuPulse CO2 lasers, sclerotherapy, body sculpting, and earlobe repair).

The practice generates revenue across three professional-services streams: insurance-reimbursed medical dermatology (in-network with Aetna, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, and United HealthCare), Mohs micrographic surgery (single-fee procedure combining surgical removal, repair, and pathological evaluation), and largely cash-pay cosmetic services priced on a quote basis. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-patient via online booking through the AdvancedMD patient portal, phone scheduling, and in-person clinic visits, with a telemedicine channel extending access to remote Alaskan communities. The practice is HIPAA-compliant, holds CLIA lab certification, and supports its marketing through a content hub (Skin 101 blog), social media, skin cancer awareness campaigns, and earned-media recognition including 2024 Anchorage Daily News Best of Alaska first place, Castle Connolly Top Doctor designations for 2025 and 2026, and a Reputation 800 Award.

Operationally, the practice is mid-stage in its lifecycle: it recently completed an office relocation in November 2025, expanded provider capacity with two senior clinical hires in late 2025 and early 2026, and benefits from a long-tenured founder with state-level first-mover credentials in Mohs surgery. Headcount sits in the 11-50 band and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Strategic posture is best characterized as steady capacity expansion within a single Anchorage market rather than geographic or vertical diversification, with the United Derm Partners affiliation providing a potential platform-level consolidation route.

Name

Alaska Center for Dermatology

Legal name

Alaska Center for Dermatology

Website

https://dermalaska.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alaska Center for Dermatology is a private, physician-led dermatology practice in Anchorage, Alaska, founded in 2003, offering medical, surgical (including Mohs micrographic surgery), and cosmetic dermatology services to patients across Alaska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Skin cancer treatment
• Laser skin treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, melanoma, and other skin disorders. Covered by most insurance plans including Aetna, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, and United HealthCare.
2. Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Revenue from specialized skin cancer surgery procedures with on-site microscopic examination. Single surgery includes repair and pathological evaluation in one fee.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including BOTOX Cosmetic, laser treatments, body sculpting, sclerotherapy, and other aesthetic treatments. Typically not covered by insurance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alaska Center for Dermatology is a comprehensive dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services in Anchorage, Alaska. Core offerings include medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, melanoma, hair loss, and pigmentation disorders), Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer with on-site CLIA-certified laboratory, and cosmetic dermatology (BOTOX Cosmetic, Cutera excel V Laser treatments, AcuPulse CO2 Laser skin resurfacing, sclerotherapy, body sculpting, and earlobe repair). Services are delivered by board-certified dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, and certified physician assistants.

Product overview

Alaska Center for Dermatology is a comprehensive dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice operates as a unified offering centered around three main service lines: Medical Dermatology (treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and other skin conditions), Skin Cancer & Mohs Micrographic Surgery (with an on-site CLIA-certified laboratory), and Cosmetic Dermatology (including BOTOX Cosmetic, Cutera excel V Laser, AcuPulse CO2 Laser, sclerotherapy, and body sculpting). The practice also offers specialized services such as earlobe repair and teledermatology capabilities. Services are delivered through Board-Certified Dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, and Certified Physician Assistants at their Anchorage facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hyperhidrosis, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, nail conditions, melanoma, and other skin disorders, offered to patients of all ages.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Highly specialized skin cancer surgery technique with the highest reported cure rate (up to 99%) for selected skin cancers, involving surgical removal of skin cancer layer by layer with immediate microscopic examination at an on-site CLIA-certified laboratory until clear margins are achieved. Single surgery includes repair and pathological evaluation in one fee.
• Cosmetic Dermatology A wide variety of skincare and cosmetic treatments including injectable therapies (BOTOX), laser and light therapies, body sculpting, spider vein treatment, hair removal, and skin rejuvenation for patients seeking aesthetic and anti-aging procedures.
• BOTOX Cosmetic FDA-approved purified protein injection that blocks nerve impulses to facial muscles to minimize, prevent, and reverse wrinkles and frown lines; also used for medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis.
• Cutera excel V Laser Treatments Gold standard laser device treatment for vascular and pigmented lesions, including rosacea, broken blood vessels, angiomas, freckles, age spots, leg veins, port-wine stains, and scarring, using targeted laser technology.
• AcuPulse CO2 Laser Treatments Leading CO2 laser system treatment for skin resurfacing that improves acne scars, fine lines, deep wrinkles, and textural changes caused by aging and sun exposure, using SuperPulse technology.
• Sclerotherapy Injection treatment for varicose and spider veins involving a solution injected directly into the vein to collapse it and redirect blood flow to healthier veins.
• Body Sculpting Non-surgical body contouring treatments to help reshape and refine body areas.
• Earlobe Repair Reconstructive surgical procedure to repair gauged or stretched earlobes using local anesthetic.
• Telemedicine/Teledermatology
• Telemedicine/Teledermatology Teledermatology services delivered via telehealth programs designed by Dr. Ehrnstrom, expanding access to dermatologic care for patients in remote Alaska communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% cure rate for skin cancers treated with Mohs surgery that haven't been treated before
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United Derm PartnerscoreOthersUnited Derm Partners (UDP) operates the website on behalf of Alaska Center for Dermatology. UDP is identified in Terms of Use as the operator of the website and owner of trademarks including UNITED DERM PARTNERS and UDP. Alaska Center for Dermatology is described as a partner practice of UDP.
• AdvancedMDcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvancedMD provides the patient portal platform used by Alaska Center for Dermatology for online appointment scheduling, bill pay, and patient registration. Portal URL: patientportal.advancedmd.com/146173/account/logon
• EMA (Dermatology-specific EMR)coreTechnology or IntegrationEMA provides the Medical Information Portal for Alaska Center for Dermatology, enabling HIPAA-compliant access to prescription refills, medical records, visit notes, lab results, and secure messaging with clinical staff.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform that partners with independent practices across the U.S. Directly comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology in offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology including Mohs surgery under a partnership/affiliation structure.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location dermatology practice group concentrated in the Northeast. Comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology in offering medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services (BOTOX, lasers, body contouring) with board-certified dermatologists.
• US Dermatology Partners: Large national dermatology practice network with affiliated practices across multiple states. Highly comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology in service mix (medical, surgical, cosmetic, Mohs) and in the PE-backed dermatology roll-up business model that Alaska Center for Dermatology participates in via United Derm Partners.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Mid-Atlantic dermatology network providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with significant Mohs surgery capacity. Comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology in multi-provider group structure, Mohs specialization, and mix of medical and cosmetic service lines.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services (BOTOX, lasers, body sculpting). Comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology in service mix and use of leading laser platforms (e.g., Cutera excel V, CO2 lasers).
• Forefront Dermatology: Large dermatology group with strong Midwest presence offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services including Mohs surgery. Comparable in scale and service breadth to Alaska Center for Dermatology, though Forefront operates across many sites versus a single Anchorage location.

Regional players

• Frontier Dermatology: Pacific Northwest dermatology practice network with multiple clinic locations. Comparable to Alaska Center for Dermatology as a similarly-sized multi-provider group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in a relatively underserved geography.
• Dermatology Associates of Alaska: Local Anchorage-based dermatology competitor. Directly comparable as the most proximate peer practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in the same Anchorage market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alaskaderm
• Facebookfacebook.com/Alaska-Center-for-Dermatology-100065356176228
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alaska-center-for-dermatology

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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